A New Chapter for Africa’s Gaming Industry
Maliyo Games is proud to announce the launch of MaliyoCON 2025, Africa’s first developer-led mobile games conference. Scheduled for 11 December 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria, MaliyoCON will shine a global spotlight on the creators, tools, and innovations powering Africa’s fast-growing mobile games industry.
For over a decade, Maliyo Games has pioneered African-inspired mobile games, from titles like Safari City and Crazy Ludo to building the continent’s largest developer training pipeline through GameUp Africa. Now, MaliyoCON brings the ecosystem together in one historic gathering.
Why MaliyoCON Matters
The African gaming market is at a tipping point. Millions of new players are joining the mobile revolution each year, while studios, publishers, and investors worldwide are searching for untapped opportunities.
MaliyoCON 2025 is designed to answer that call:
- Discover the Talent: Developers, artists, and producers from across the continent will showcase their latest projects.
- Explore the Tools: Tech innovators and global tool providers will demo engines, AI workflows, monetisation platforms, and analytics solutions tailored to emerging markets.
- Meet the People: Global CEOs, investors, publishers, and policymakers will be in the room, ready to back the next generation of African creators.
“This is not just another conference,” said Hugo Obi, CEO of Maliyo Games. “MaliyoCON is a movement. It’s about giving developers centre stage, connecting them with the world, and showing that Africa is not just consuming games—we are creating them.”
Event Highlights
Participants can expect:
- Hands-on workshops led by industry experts.
- Panel discussions on funding, publishing, and scaling mobile games globally.
- Game showcases from emerging African developers.
- Networking opportunities linking developers with investors, publishers, and tool providers.
MaliyoCON will also spotlight alumni from GameUp Africa, Maliyo’s flagship training programme, which has reached over 6,000 aspiring developers across more than 20 African countries.
Registration Information
📅 Date: 11 December 2025
📍 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
🔗 Register now: maliyo.com/conference
Registration is open to developers, studios, publishers, investors, tech innovators, and enthusiasts worldwide. Attendees must pre-register online to secure their spot.
Sponsorships & Partnerships
Maliyo Games is also inviting sponsorships and partnerships for MaliyoCON 2025. Brands, organisations, and ecosystem players looking to connect with Africa’s gaming community are welcome to collaborate. Opportunities include:
- Event sponsorship packages
- Showcase booths for products and tools
- Media and promotional partnerships
- Support for developer-focused workshops and sessions
To explore partnership opportunities, please contact the MaliyoCON team via maliyo.com/conference.
About Maliyo Games
Founded in 2012, Maliyo Games is a pan-African mobile games studio creating culturally authentic, accessible, and fun experiences for players worldwide. With more than 40 published titles and training initiatives like GameUp Africa, Maliyo continues to shape Africa’s role in the global gaming ecosystem.
🌍 Learn more at maliyo.com
